Dr. Clayton rose from being a fourth-grade teacher in North Philadelphia to running what was then the country’s fifth-largest school system. She served as superintendent until her retirement in 1993.

His work, which depicted politicians, animals, saints, and scenes from his childhood, was instantly recognizable.

"She was everyone’s ‘School Mom,’ making sure that the Main Office was a warm and welcoming place for all who entered – students, staff, parents and visitors," SLA's principal said of Ms. LoGiudice.

He oversaw chemistry laboratories at the Franklin Institute and Drexel and Temple Universities. "He contributed to the world of science and technology in large and impactful ways," his family said.

He earned degrees at Rowan and Delaware State Universities, and started his teaching career at Rosemont College. 'This is a devastating loss to our community,' Villanova president Peter Donahue said.

She was the first in Philadelphia to identify the cause of Legionnaires' disease in 1976 and served for decades as a professor and top administrator at Hahnemann University.

A leader at the Morgan Lewis law firm for nearly half a century, he also oversaw tremendous growth at the Philadelphia Zoo and was active at the Flower Show and other civic events.

He wanted to study broadcasting at New York University but switched to newspapers due to his Brooklyn accent. Over four decades, he worked in Philadelphia, California, New York, and Indiana.

She grew up in Camden and was the only woman in her Hahnemann Medical College graduating class of 1974.

Born in Puerto Rico, he grew up in North Philadelphia and played gigs in Philly, Wilmington, and elsewhere around the region.

He was a former staff chaplain at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Albert Einstein Medical Center, and retired vicar at St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church.

She graduated from Hampton University, taught Sunday School at church, and was a longtime member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

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